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While one or two elements kept us going until the end, unfortunately, we’re of the opinion this film never reached the potential it was marketed to have.

The Book of Henry – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

It was hard to not take an interest in The Book of Henry. It begins with you thinking this will be a love story between yet another child genius and a girl from a less than stellar home environment. However, then it evolves and you realize the kid is a psycho and he plans to…

The Drowning – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

Upon watching the trailer for The Drowning, I was pretty sure someone re-wrote Twisted. After watching the film, I can definitely say Twisted, at least the first half, blows this out of the water.

War Machine – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

War Machine brings little to no nuance to the post-9/11 war sub-genre. It is a bloated film about one general’s ego and his belief the Afghan war wasn’t won yet because he wasn’t there.

Shelter – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Shelter has its moments. However, it wastes all of its potential by not properly developing its storyline or characters. Trigger Warning(s): Movie contains needle use and vomiting

The Circle – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Usually, when you think of a dystopian future, it is post-war or after humanity destroyed the environment. However, in The Circle, the dystopian future is when all privacy is lost and similar to a handful of Black Mirror episodes, no one is who they truly are.

Sandy Wexler – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

As comedians get older, usually they retreat into the dramatic fields and start exploring what else is out there for them. Yet, for Adam Sandler, thanks to a multi-movie Netflix deal, it seems he feels validated in sticking to his old ways and not making any changes to his formula. Hence, Sandy Wexler.

The Discovery – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

There was a time when I believed Netflix could do no wrong. Yes, some of their shows I didn’t appreciate, but they didn’t release anything which was crap. Now, I’m not saying this movie is crap but I do feel as much as Netflix is redefining what it means to be a VoD release[note]Formerly known…

Personal Shopper – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

When it comes to limited release movies, there is always the question of if they are worth the extra cash required to see them. To go to NY to see a film like this, it almost costs as much as the actual ticket. But with it coming locally, and me being a Kristen Stewart fan,…

Gantz:O – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) For a little more than a year, between the new versions of Sailor Moon and Digimon, featuring the 1st season’s Digi-Destined, it seemed cashing in on nostalgia was a good thing. But then came Gantz:O.

Earth to Echo – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview A group of misfits discover a friendly alien life form which needs their help to go home. Review (with Spoilers) Let me start off by saying I never saw E.T. so I can’t make any comparisons to it. However, based on the little bit I’ve seen of E.T., I can understand the comparisons. For…

Escobar: Paradise Lost – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview A 2-hour film which doesn’t have enough action to keep you in awe, doesn’t have a good enough romantic plot to make you envious, and overall it makes you question why does Benicio Del Toro love long movies which go at such a slow pace? Trigger Warning(s): Dead body of a Child Review (with…

Wildlike – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

After her uncle breaks her trust, a young girl does her best to escape Alaska and, during this journey, she encounters an older man who might be the only one who can make sure she can get away.

Batman: The Killing Joke – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Within the superhero franchise, one thing is almost always done: An origin story. Often both the heroes, and the villains they usually had a hand in creating, are given a chance to show they were normal once, just everyday people, but then they had one bad day. So comes The Killing Joke in which…

In Secret – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview A woman finds herself born during a time when self-autonomy for women wasn’t available, and when she falls in love with a man, she finds herself consumed due to what they did to keep each other. Review (with Spoilers) Admittedly, I am not a big fan of period dramas. I find them pretentious and…

Take The Ten – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) After Revolori’s past performances in Dope as well as The Grand Budapest Hotel, combined Josh Peck’s work, of which I honestly only know him for The Wackness and appearing in David Dobrik videos (I wasn’t a Drake and Josh fan), there was some hope here. I figured, like XOXO, it would…

War On Everyone – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Unfortunately, being offensively funny has become a thing and for some reason, it is assumed anyone can do it. On top of that, it is assumed that as long as it is funny, you can get away with saying anything. But what happens when two unlikable anti-heroes aim for anyone and everyone and damn near…

Graduation (Bacalaureat) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCJCDF4h8Zg Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) After his daughter is assaulted before a series of exams which will determine the trajectory of her life, her father makes the type of decisions which could risk his reputation and all the work his daughter has done. Noted Actor(s) Romeo (Adrian Titieni) | Eliza (Maria-Victoria Dragus)

Sleepless – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) What constitutes a good action movie? Is it jaw-dropping action sequences? Comical lead(s)? Perhaps twists and turns which keep you on the edge of your seat? Perhaps the Marvel standard maybe becoming jaded over time, but at least they are still entertaining. An adjective I can’t use for Sleepless at all….

Between Us – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Like most indie movies, Between Us seems either written for one niche demographic or just made to please its creator. For with its musing and how the relationship between Diane and Henry progresses, surely this movie wasn’t made for your entertainment, pleasure, and consumption. Noted Actor(s) Diane (Olivia Thirlby) | Henry…

Blue Jasmine – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview When new money comes up too fast and lands on her ass, you get the story of Blue Jasmine. Trigger Warning(s): Scene of attempted sexual assault Review (with Spoilers) In my attempt to at least see the majority of the motion pictures likely to be nominated for acting Oscars, on that list is Blue…

The Longest Week – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview A slightly self-deprecating movie that pretty writes its own criticisms. Review (with Spoilers) At this point, I can firmly say I am an Olivia Wilde fan and if her name is attached to a film, likely I will sooner or later watch it. Though I must admit, with her being paired with Jason Bateman,…

Hot Pursuit – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Being that Reese Witherspoon isn’t the greatest comedic actress and Sofia Vergara’s comedy comes from people making fun of her accent, and making fun of herself, there comes a point where you are left wondering what tricked you into seeing this film? Review (with Spoilers) – Below

X/Y – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview A splintered story in which the one or two interesting characters are drowned by mundane and boring stories. Director: Ryan Piers Williams Writer: Ryan Piers Williams Review (with Spoilers) – Below

Borealis – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview A movie which takes the serious issue of a young girl losing her sight and pairs it with a bumbling dad for a comic relief. Trigger Warning(s): Implied Violence Against Animals Review (with Spoilers) Noted Actor(s) Aurora (Joey King) | Jonah (Jonas Chernick) | Tubby (Kevin Pollak)